There is no doubt that the Disney Channel has given us some of the biggest stars in today's entertainment industry. Plenty of our favorite musicians and actors rose to fame on the Disney Channel, and in 2022 a lot of those who became famous in the 2000s are actually entering their third decade.From Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus to famous twins Dylan and Cole Sprouse — keep on scrolling to find out just which of your favorite Disney childhood stars will celebrate their big 30th birthday in 2022!
8 Miley Cyrus Turns 30 On November 23
Kicking the list off is singer Miley Cyrus who rose to fame as the titular character on the Disney Channel hit show Hannah Montana in 2006. Ever since then, Miley Cyrus has been a staple in the entertainment industry, and while she did some acting gigs after Hannah Montana — today she is primarily known as a musician. Over the course of her career, Miley Cyrus has released seven successful studio albums, her most recent one being 2020's Plastic Hearts. Miley Cyrus was born on November 23, 1992 in Franklin, Tennessee, and in 2022 she is turning 30.
7 Selena Gomez Turns 30 On July 22
Next on the list is musician and actress Selena Gomez who rose to fame as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place in 2007. Since then, Gomez has had success in both acting and music.
Over the course of her acting career, she has appeared in projects such as Only Murders in the Building, Spring Breakers, and The Fundamentals of Caring — and she has also released six successful studio albums as a singer. Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas, and in 2022 she is turning 30.
6 Demi Lovato Turns 30 On August 20
Let's move on to Demi Lovato. Demi Lovato rose to fame as Mitchie Torres in the Disney Channel movie Camp Rock as well as its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. Since then, Lovato has had immense success in the music industry, and over the course of their career, they have released seven successful studio albums. Demi Lovato was born on August 20, 1992, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and this year they are turning 30.
5 Nick Jonas Turns 30 On September 16
Speaking of Camp Rock, the band the Jonas Brothers rose to fame thanks to the popular Disney Channel movie as well. The youngest Jonas Brothers member, Nick Jonas, is yet another Disney Channel star who is turning 30 this year. Apart from being famous alongside his brothers, Nick Jonas also found success as a solo artist. Nick has released five studio albums together with the Jonas Brothers, and four as a solo artist. The musician was born on September 16, 1992, in Dallas, Texas.
4 Dylan And Cole Sprouse Turn 30 On August 4
Next on the list are twin brothers Dylan and Cole Sprouse who rose to fame in 2005 thanks to the Disney Channel sitcom The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
Since then, both have continued acting — Cole is best known for portraying Jughead Jones on teen drama Riverdale, while Dylan appeared in movies like After We Collided and The Curse of Turandot. Dylan and Cole Sprouse were born on August 4, 1992, in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, and they are turning 30 this year.
3 Gregg Sulkin Turns 30 On May 29
Another famous Disney Channel star who is turning 30 in 2022 is Gregg Sulkin. Sulkin rose to fame on the Disney Channel shows As the Bell Rings and Wizards of Waverly Place, and since then he's starred in projects like Pretty Little Liars, Runaways, and Faking It. Gregg Sulkin was born on May 29, 1992, in London, England.
2 Emily Osment Turns 30 On March 10
Next up is Emily Osment who rose to fame in 2006 as Lilly Truscott on the Disney Channel show Hannah Montana. Since then, Osment appeared in projects like Young & Hungry, Almost Family, and Cleaners. Apart from acting, Emily Osment also gave singing a try — but with less success. Emily Osment released one studio album and two extended plays. The former Disney star was born on March 10, 1992, in Los Angeles, California, and this year she is turning 30.
1 Bridgit Mendler Turns 30 On December 18
Lastly, wrapping the list up is Bridget Mendler who rose to fame as Juliet van Heusen on the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place. Since then, Mendler has pursued a career in music as well as acting. The star released one studio album and two extended plays, and she appeared in projects like Undateable and Nashville. Bridget Mendler was born on December 18, 1992, in Washington, D.C., and she is also turning 30 this year.